The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-01
HARMONY YATALLENT0WN
CLEVELAND AND TARIFF REFORM
COME OUT ON TOP.

pecteu But None OCCurreu-Mr, Rtn-
dali Named Mr.. Scott for Chairman
of the Committee on Resolutions.
ALLENTOWN, PA, Aug. 3l.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention met here at noon
to-day, with every delegation full and no
contests, so the usual committee on con-
tested seats was not appointed. Great in
terest has attached to this conven-
ton, by reason of the anticipa-
ton of contention between Mr. Randall
and his friends and a party headed by Mr..
Singerly, of the Philadelphia Record, upon
the tariff question. Mr.. Randall was n
delegate, but Mr.. Scott was not. He, how
ever, appeared at the last moment as an
alternate from Erie county Both Messrs.
Randall and Scott were placed on the Plat
form Committee.
A recess until 3:30 o'clock was then taken
and the platform committee met at once.
On motion of Mr.. Randall, Mr. Scott was
made chairman, and a subcommittee of
six was appointed by the chair to prepare a
report for the consideration of the general
committee.
THE SUBCOMMITTEE.
The subcommittee was constituted as fol-
lows: Mr.. Scott chairman, Mr.. Randall,
ex-1ov. Curtin, Robert E. Wright S. IT,
Neal and j. B. Storm. This was construed
to mean that two platforms would be sub
mitted to the committee and that contest
on the floor would result. This
proved not TO be the case.
The convention met again shortly before 4
o'clock. The Committee on Permanent Or
ganization reported S. r. Peal. of Clinton,
as permanent chairman, with full com
plement of officers and long list of Vice
Presidents. The report was adopted and,
after brief speech from the chairman, the
committee nominated j. Ross Thompson, of
Erie, for Supreme Judge, and B. j. Nc
Cram, of Lancaster, for State Treasurer.
Chairman Scott, from the Committee on
Resolutions, appeared on the platform and
said that he was directed to report the reso-
lutions of the committee to the convention.
He was pleased to state that it was agreed
on and that the meeting had been most
harmonious.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions are as follows
T. That we renew our allegiance to the princi-
pies and declarations of the platform adopted at
Chicago In 1884, which Mr.. Cleveland, the nomi-
nee of the party, heartily indorsed, declaring in
sidered the platform adopted by the convention
and cordially approve the same. So plain a
statement of Democratic faith and the principles
upon which that party appeals to the
suffrages of the people needs no sup.
plement or explanation To these
principles he has faithfully adhered in
all his public utterances. We further affirm the
platform adopted by our State Convention of
1885, and in view of the existing condition Of the
public treasury, we demand with emphasis that
the large surplus already In the treasury shall
be used to pay the public debt and that the
current and unnecessary increase going on be
voDd be Daaio fRf fha Qoy ahQlI no i'm
mediately prevented by wise and prudent re-
duction of internal taxation and of duties on
imports in accordance with the foregoing decla-
ratioDS.
CLEVELAND INDoRsED.
Q That we fully indorse the administration
of President Cleveland. Wise, sagacious and
patriotic he has restored confidence to the
business interests of the country in the Demo.
cratic party, has directed the financial affairs Of
the country with apt ability, has strength
ened the public credit and thereby
given us a period of great industrial
and commercial prosperity. The apprehension
in the minds Of some that the advent of the
party to the control of the Federal government
would be dangerous has been dispelled Our
people are more contented and well Ito do than
in years, and more respected than ever before
by foreign nations. His period Of admnistra-
approval of all fair-minded and conservative
citizens.
3. We recognize the material benefits which this
country has received from immigration. we
indorse the legislation of Congress against the
importation OF contract labor and to compel
the return of paupers and criminals.
We commend the national administration for
its efforts to rigidly enforce these laws, and
while we are opposed to any illIberal restrictions
we favor such additional measures of regula~
ton as may be found necessary
LIBERAL PENSIONS FAVORED.
a. We favor liberal pensions to deserving Union
soldiers and sailors and refer 10 the action OF the
ad1 tha
rolls a larger number than was ever before
placed thereon within corresponding period,
while at the same time protecting the Treasury
from fraudulent claims as proof Of this fact.
.. We point with pride TO the fact that since
the Democratic party has been Ia power In any
branch of the Federal government not one acre
Of the public lands has been granted TO corpo-
rations, nor has any land grant been revived or
extended.
The sixth, seventh and eighth sections re-
fer exclusively to State matters.
o. The Democratic party sympathizes with
the oppressed of all nations and in all move
meDts having for their object the attainment Of
the blessings Of local self government, such as
are enjoyed by the people OF this union as the
result of the enforcement OF the Democratic
policy The granting OF home rule to Ireland Is
due as the acknowledgement OF sacred in
herent right and the gallant struggle for the
accomplishment of this long delayed act Of JUS
tice under the magnificent leadership of Messrs.
Gladstone and Parnell, commends itself TO the
moral support of the American people. 1t IS our
earnest wish that the efforts of these dlstin-
guished statesmen may soon be crowned with
success
ANTI MONOPOLY.
We still hold to the ancient doctrine OF the
party that the preservation Of the rights Of the
people demands that we should look with jeal-
ousy upon monopolies and restrict corporate
power within its proper sphere, and we heartily
approve the action OF the national admnistra-
tion In reclaining and throwing open 10 the
people for settlement lOO00O,000 acres Of lands
which through artihce and fraud, were wrong
fully held by corporations, having been for
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